(itbs) Iliotibial band syndrome
ministryofsound
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Any one suffered from this? What the best course of action regarding rest/training etc
Went to see the doc an he said there was no wear on the cartlige and the knee pain would go through strength training and more running
Went for a run yesterday and was really painful, hardly walk
Then I read about the above, matches all the symptoms I have
Im going back for a second opinion this week
Went to see the doc an he said there was no wear on the cartlige and the knee pain would go through strength training and more running
Went for a run yesterday and was really painful, hardly walk
Then I read about the above, matches all the symptoms I have
Im going back for a second opinion this week
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http://www.nismat.org/ptcor/itb_stretch
I do these stretches 3 times a day as well as lots of icing and elevation.
Hope it clears up soon.
have you heard about the foam roller? it's bloody painful and I felt like a bit self conscience doing the exercise but it really help..
http://askcoachjenny.runnersworld.com/2008/09/got-foam.html
just google it for more info..
I also agree that getting checked out by a specialist will help, go to the Doc and asked to be referred to a podiatrist, hopefully you're be able to get some insoles on the NHS if needed. it's worth working out what caused the injury other wise it'll be back..
its prob like a foam roller on a budget[:D]
Have started using the foam roller to warm the muscles up before a run or bike. Painful but so far so good.
When you go running start by walking for 3-5 minutes to warm up. Then walk for 1 minute after each 10 minutes of running. Made a huge diference for me.
G
You never really get rid of it 100% but its how you manage it, when it was bad for me I couldnt run 5km without pulling up, now I run 21km twice a week with no issues at all.
I am slowly recovering from ITBS. HAd it bad for about 5-6months. I think different things work for different people but whatever you do don't pretend its not there and try and run through the pain as it will only get worse and worse - and i am talking from experience. It is worth going to see a physio.
My solution was othropediac (sp) insoles to correct my gait (done at the same lab that does the British triathlon team and loads of footballers etc.) which have been great - but did cost £100 for the pair (that's without any cost for the lab itself - which was a wifey freeby).
Apparently the most common time for ITB is when you suddenly up your training distances (which did for me) or get a new pair of running shoes.
The cure - well good physio, specific excersises, Ibruprofen and rest.